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Christmas Lights Debate for Filey

Filey is to have improved Christmas lights this year, but how they are funded after that is now up for discussion.

The town Council has voted to enter into a three year deal with a new supplier to install a new electrical system and Christmas lights display

The first year costs will be covered by money from North Yorkshire Council and Yorkshire Coast BID, but after that the town will need find around 38 thousand pounds a year to fund the scheme.

Filey town councillor Mike Cockerill said he's had that worry confirmed by the county authority:



Filey Mayor, councillor Jacqui Holden-Banks, says there is a debate to be had in the town about the long term future of the festive lights:

Councillor Karen Hubbard says it's a big commitment:

Meanwhile, Councillor Linda Randall says the funding changes are indicative of wider changes resulting from local government reorganisation:

She's adds it's not just about Filey's Christmas lights, but that the changes in local government may also affect the resort's Christmas trees:

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